Peripheral intravenous catheter standard of care
“Our aim is to provide concise guidance that will enhance and standardize practices related to PIVC. By consolidating current standards of practice into a comprehensive document, our framework seeks to advance the quality of care and improve patient safety” Thompson et al (2024).
Reducing blood culture contamination – Full Text
“The study demonstrated a substantial reduction in blood culture contamination rates through targeted interventions, highlighting the efficacy of combining evidence-based strategies with interdisciplinary teamwork to improve patient care outcomes” Eisenberg et al (2024).
Financial burden of extravasation and infiltration
“Infiltration and extravasation injuries are a common complication of intravenous therapy and vascular access practice. However, there remains a lack of awareness and understanding surrounding these injuries” Barton (2024).
Risk factors for a failed first attempt pediatric subclavian CVC insertion
“The aim of this observational study was to investigate the risk factors of a failed first attempt at pediatric central venous catheter (CVC) placement and its impact on CVC-related morbidity” Jarraya et al (2024).
Decreasing hemolysis rates through phlebotomy education
“The purpose of this project was to investigate the impact providing phlebotomy education to ED staff has on lowering departmental hemolysis rates” Bartolomeo et al (2024).
Reducing venipuncture pain and anxiety in pediatric emergency departments
“Patients who underwent the Koala Attachment Distraction method venipuncture show a lower level of pain and anxiety than those who received physical restraint, and the anxiety perceived by the companion is similar in both groups” Quintela-Sánchez et al (2024).
Comparison of capillary finger stick and venous blood sampling – Full Text
“In conclusion, capillary blood draw is a suitable alternative for venous blood sampling for measuring most of the investigated analytes. This benefits patients with fear of needles and might pave the way for remote self-sampling” Doeleman et al (2024).
Tunneled hemodialysis catheters in the treatment of acute kidney disease
“TDCs appear to be a safer and more effective option for AKD patients requiring urgent and prolonged hemodialysis, with fewer complications and longer catheter function” Shigidi (2024).
Glucose monitoring in adults receiving overnight infusions of home parenteral nutrition
“Consumers of home parenteral nutrition (HPN) are susceptible to dysglycemia. The aim was to characterize 24-h glucose profiles of HPN consumers using continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and to identify factors that influence glucose” Saravana et al (2024).
Review of antiseptics for neonatal skin disinfection
“All three antiseptics [2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol(CHG + IPA), 10% Povidone Iodine(PI), and 70% isopropyl alcohol(AL)] cause significant reduction in bacterial colony counts. CHG + IPA has the maximum efficacy as assessed by log reduction of bacterial colony counts with optimal residual effect favouring its usage in term neonates” Jagalasar et al (2024).
Intervention to increase daily chlorhexidine bathing and CLABSI rate reduction
“After an increase of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) at our community hospital in 2021, a case-control study suggested that patients with CLABSIs were 3.0 times more likely to have missed daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing than patients without CLABSIs” Krier et al (2024).
Blood culture initial specimen diversion device comparison – Full Text
“Although the initial specimen diversion device (ISDD) has been shown to reduce blood culture contamination (BCC) rates, its impact on clinical outcomes remains unclear” Febres-Aldana et al (2024).
The effects of virtual reality and stress ball distraction on phlebotomy associated pain
“Virtual reality and stress ball distraction were found to be effective in reducing pain, fear, and anxiety during phlebotomy. Virtual reality distraction is effective in reducing negative emotional behaviors” Gerçeker et al (2024).
Patient management during a global intravenous fluid shortage
“We recommend transitioning intravenous (IV) antibiotics to IV push or oral when possible, discontinuing IVF bolus prior to neuraxial anesthesia or for the treatment of preterm labor, and avoiding unnecessary continuous IVF infusions” Heerboth et al (2024).
Review of IV catheter dressings in chemotherapy patients – Full Text
“This study aimed to determine the effect of two different catheter dressings on the patient’s comfort, satisfaction, pain level, and nurse satisfaction. A randomized controlled study was designed” Burucu et al (2024).
Iron skin staining following IV iron infusion – Full Text
“Iron skin staining is a rare and potentially irreversible side effect of parenteral iron preparations due to cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue extravasation” Dias da Costa et al (2024).
Central venous catheter-related infection systematic review – Full Text
“This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the risk of catheter-related infection with US-guided CVC versus AL technique” Boulet et al (2024).
Fluid resuscitation in trauma – Position statement – Full Text
“Risks of IV fluid use, or restriction, in trauma resuscitation should be weighed against possible benefits. Strategies to reduce the need for IV fluids should be considered” McMullan et al (2024).
Needle type for continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion – Full Text
“We present a mismatch between a patient’s total daily dosage of insulin between what was expected and what was being delivered from a pump; ultimately, this required changing the infusion site and switching the type of catheter used, with resolution and improvement in clinical and glycemic status” Barnett et al (2024).
Phlebotomy order of draw
“A phlebotomist (or any medical professional who is tasked with collecting blood samples from patients) must remember several key principles regarding blood collection. One of these principles is what’s known as “the order of draw.” At first glance, the average person may think that the order of draw is merely an optional suggestion. Many are not even aware that an order of draw exists or see the importance of adhering to it” Williams-Montgomery (2024).
Assessment of parental efficacy in managing child anaphylaxis using adrenaline autoinjectors
“This study aimed to assess parental self-efficacy in managing child’s anaphylaxis and administering AAI to understand how to effectively support families” Polloni et al (2024).
Implantable port patient education animated videos – Full Text
“This study aimed to discuss the clinical value of health education using an animated video for postoperative patients with digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-guided implantable venous access ports” Jin et al (2024).
Vascular Access and IV Therapy Resource
Beta-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring for OPAT patients – Full Text
“Expansion of its use to outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy requires careful consideration of potential logistical and therapeutic barriers” Childs-Kean et al (2024).
Risk factors of difficult intravenous access and catheter failure
“This study aimed to clarify the actual situation of peripheral intravenous catheter placements in patients hospitalized in a general urology ward and investigate the risk factors for patient outcomes such as difficult intravenous access (DIVA) and catheter failure (CF)” Abe et al (2024).
Comparison of CVC malposition between left and right placement
“Catheter malposition after subclavian venous catheterization (SVC) is not uncommon and can lead to serious complications. This study hypothesized that the left access is superior to the right access in terms of catheter malposition after ultrasound-guided infraclavicular SVC due to the asymmetry of the bilateral brachiocephalic veins” Shin et al (2024).
Central venous catheter lock research protocol – Full Text
“While laboratory and clinical data are promising, tetra-EDTA (T-EDTA) has yet to be rigorously evaluated or introduced in cancer care as a catheter lock” Ullman et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter care in paediatrics
“To determine whether the I-DECIDED assessment and decision tool enhances peripheral intravenous catheter assessment, care and decision-making in paediatrics” Silva et al (2024).
COVID-19 infection and risk of candidaemia
“Patients in ICUs with COVID-19 infections have a much higher risk of candidaemia, CLAC and its associated mortality. Network level data helps in understanding the true burden of candidaemia and will help in framing infection control policies for the country” Mathur et al (2024).
Predictors of tunneled dialysis catheter dysfunction
“TDC use for chronic dialysis patients is increasing and dysfunction is a major problem. In our study, we highlighted the high prevalence of TDC dysfunction and the need for further research to improve hemodialysis access as well as TDC patency and function” Rozenberg et al (2024).
Neonatal outpatient antimicrobial treatment
“This letter highlights the experience of once daily (OD) parenteral ceftriaxone in neonates referred to OPAT Service at the Children’s Hospitals in Bristol, Southampton, Belfast, Alder Hey and Sheffield, and proposes that, with appropriate monitoring, this is a safe and effective treatment strategy” King et al (2024).
Minimizing vein wall trauma during infusion – Full Text
“In this exploratory investigation, a peripheral vascular access device with an off-axis tip aperture of demonstrated a sharper infusate flow angle away from the vein wall compared to a traditional central opening device” Bahl et al (2024).
Prophylaxis for UEDVT prevention
“The purpose of this study was to establish incidence and risk factors for UEDVT and to determine efficacy of pharmacologic prophylaxis for UEDVT prevention” Olt et al (2024).
Routes of intra-cardiac arrest drug administration
“Large trials on intra-cardiac arrest administration of calcium and vasopressin with glucocorticoids have been performed. Several trials are ongoing that will provide valuable insights into the potential benefit of other intra-cardiac arrest medications such as bicarbonate as well as the potential benefit of intravenous or intraosseous vascular access” Lind et al (2024).
Central venous catheter care at home
“Patients and caregivers are largely responsible for CVC care and central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention outside of acute care hospitals and long-term care settings, and HCP take seriously their obligation to provide them with appropriate education and tools to best enhance their ability to keep themselves safe” Keller et al (2024).
Extravasation associated with methylthioninium chloride
“While reported cases of methylthioninium chloride extravasation are rare, it is our preference that methylthioninium chloride should be administered through a central line in cases of continuous infusion due to the risk of potential toxicity from extravasation” Chebolu et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous access training – Full Text
“USGPIVs are a valuable skill that requires time and practice. Emergency nurses with no prior USGPIV experience can achieve the requirements for hospital credentialing and success on subsequent USGPIV insertion by completing 10 successful USGPIVs after a two-hour training session and four hours of direct observation” McKinley et al (2024).
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy treatment of Candida
“Echinocandin therapy can be safely delivered via OPAT with outcomes equivalent to bed-based care. The extended dosing interval of rezafungin will allow for a substantial reduction in the number of treatments required across the patient cohort” Clarke et al (2024).
Impact of the recent pandemic on CLABSI rates
“This article presents a summary of the impact of the recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on CLABSI incidence, an overview of current standard-of-care practices for reduction of CLABSI, and a look toward future changes in bacteremia metrics and challenges in prevention” Torres et al (2024).
CVC associated skin impairment classification tool – Full Text
“The development and preliminary validation of this classification tool provide a common language to guide the classification and assessment of central venous access device-associated skin impairment” Xu et al (2024).
CVC antibiotic lock therapy – Full Text
“Antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) significantly reduced the incidence of CRBSI in patients receiving therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE)” Alsultan et al (2024).
Intraosseous access versus intravenous delivery for emergency resuscitation – Full Text
“Despite the perceived utility of IO access when IV access is unachievable, the impact of IO on survival, return of spontaneous circulation, and neurological outcomes remains ambiguous due to the inconsistency in the existing evidence” Zhang et al (2024).
Peripheral IV complications in small animals – Full Text
“To describe the techniques for preparation and placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), to describe the complications associated with PIVCs, and to identify factors associated with PIVC complications in small animal practice in the United Kingdom” Haskey et al (2024).
Midline and PICC complication comparison – Full Text
“We assessed adverse events in hospitalized patients receiving selected vesicant antibiotics or vasopressors administered through midline catheters or peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC)” Grigg et al (2024).
Time-to-positivity for Candida bloodstream infections – Full Text
“This study highlights the prognostic value of TTP in Candida-associated bloodstream infections, with shorter TTP correlating with higher mortality” Balaji et al (2024).
Compliance with peripheral intravenous catheter clinical care standards – Full Text
“To explore the barriers and facilitators influencing emergency department clinicians’ adherence to the Australian Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Clinical Care Standard, using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW)” Xu et al (2024).
Unusual clinical presentation following central venous catheter misplacement – Full Text
“We present a rare case of parotid gland enlargement due to catheter-related thrombosis of the external jugular vein following ultrasound-guided placement through the subclavian vein in an 84-year-old woman” Mestre and Gil (2024).
Long guidewires to manage difficult peripheral intravenous catheter insertion – Full Text
“The aim was to determine the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a novel long PIVC (5.8 cm) with a retractable coiled guidewire (GW-PIVC) for patients with DIVA, compared with standard care PIVCs” Xu et al (2024).
IV fluid administration in critically ill patients – Full Text
“This review provides valuable insights that can inform and optimize clinical practices in critical care, emphasizing the necessity of meticulous and exact strategies in fluid administration” Othman et al (2024).
Extravasation risk with midline catheters
“This review highlights the variations in catheter terminology and tip locations, the frequency of infiltration and extravasation in published studies, and case reports of infiltration and extravasation from midline catheters” Hadaway and Gorski (2024).
Evidence-based list of non-antineoplastic vesicants
“In this article, the Vesicant Task Force (VTF) updates the previously published Infusion Nurses Society (INS) vesicant list from 2017. The 2024 INS list diverges from earlier vesicant lists, such as the 2017 VTF list, by adopting a risk stratification approach based upon documented patient outcomes, in contrast to the reliance on expert consensus or only surrogate risk indicators, such as pH and osmolarity” Gorski et al (2024).
Correcting neonatal PICC tip location – Full Text
“This case highlights the significant impact of arm positioning on PICC placement and underscores the efficacy of external extremity manipulation as a simple, non-invasive technique to adjust catheter position” Muddasani et al (2024).
Peripheral vasoactive infusion in children
“Based on the findings of this meta-analysis, the incidence rate of local adverse events associated with peripheral vasoactive infusion appears to be low. Peripheral infusion of vasoactive agents, including epinephrine and norepinephrine, can be considered when necessary” Takeshita et al (2024).